Shopper's Fancy Tote - Breast Cancer

Made with this pattern.

Project Description

What are you most proud of?
That I was able to not only make the zippered pocket (interior) but that I was able to fix a mistake I made!
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
Make sure to cut very accurate pieces and seams. Also, be sure to have a VERY STRONG machine needle as you'll need it!

What you will need

Pre-quilted breast cancer fabric (body)

breast cancer themed fabric (pockets)

inspirational breast cancer "words" fabric (pink)

Q&A with JulieKSU91

KnitJulie asked:

Julie - Could you tell me the finished size of the bag? It looks deep, so I am real interested in that measurement as well as the width. How deep would you make the pockets? You did a nice job on this bag. Very pretty. Thanks, Julie

JulieKSU91 answered:

The bag is 17" high, 15" wide, and the outer pockets are 10" high. The bag "inside" is 5-7" so it holds a lot. I would probably make the outer pockets 1-2" shorter so it's easier to reach in to the bottom of them. The inside, zippered pocket is 7.5 x 8.5", so it's nice, too. It could be made larger, or another one added on the other side.

grammacandy asked:

Love your fabric choices! I was debating on purchasing this pattern & your tote has convinced me. Thanks for sharing!

JulieKSU91 answered:

Have you made this yet?

Karenlewi764848 asked:

I just love this bag. It is awesome. Love that you made it for breast cancer as I am a survivor.

JulieKSU91 answered:

I am a 5+ year survivor myself and this was a selfish sewing project for me! :-)

CrystalD28259111 asked:

I dont have a sewing machine???? Can this project be done by hand????

JulieKSU91 answered:

No, you will definitely need a machine, and one with strong needles like a denim/microtex one.

cskitwo216756 asked:

can you post an inside picture?

JulieKSU91 answered:

My "middle/second" photo is of the inside. It shows the contrasting pocket with zipper. Do you want to see something else? The other side of the interior is "blank" - no pocket. Next time I will add a slip pocket to that side, though.